When my client Mary first came to see me, her resilience and stress tolerance were low. She sought treatment for OCD, perfectionism, and the resulting procrastination. As an
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9 Best Practices in Self-Care for Therapists
Self-care is essential for therapists and other mental health professionals. Our resilience and mental health are key to helping others and longevity in the profession. Think about how
Returning to School: How to Handle Uncertainty and Fear
Returning to school is always filled with huge emotions, and anxiety is commonly at the top of the list. Layer in times of uncertainty, like during Covid 19,
Uncertainty
Uncertainty is at the forefront of what we teach our clients, along with distress tolerance. During this time with the Coronavirus, we are all heaped in uncertainty and
Information vs. Reassurance in Anxiety and OCD
Information seeking or reassurance seeking – why is it important to distinguish one from the other? In my practice, I think of some clients I have seen recently:
Values Clarification in CBT
Often people who have suffered with significant anxiety have lost track of what they really value. They are caught up in doing what anxiety or OCD says they
Desensitization in the treatment of anxiety disorders
Staying current with research literature and best treatment practices in the field of anxiety disorder treatment can be difficult. Sometimes even knowing the current language of treatment is
Taming the OCD Bully
During a recent OCD support group, one of the members shared in graphic detail how OCD convinced him of being a homosexual. He said the feeling was so
Suddenly it is summer: for kids with anxiety, the living is not always easy
About half of my practice is with children and teens, and many of the people who I provide case consultation to also see kids. Those of you who